Swimming is one of the healthy exercises that move almost all parts of our bodies. There are several swimming strokes that we can learn but the most basic one that even beginners learn is freestyle swimming. Freestyle is the fastest and most efficient swimming stroke in a swimmer’s arsenal. Because beginners are not as experienced…
Are you new to cycling? If the answer is yes, you have probably heard several unfamiliar terms used in talking about cycling, one of them being cadence. Cycling cadence is something experienced cyclists have figured out, and beginners don’t know they should be aware of. Today we’ll discuss the key information you should know about…
On the surface, tubular tires look pretty much like clinchers. But people who have experienced both types of tires will agree that bicycle performance differs with both tire types. Tubular tires are purely designed for racing. So, it isn’t surprising that they are generally lighter, safer, and more durable than clinchers. While they may not…
Swimming is an incredible exercise. Done right, it’s a wonderful, full-body workout. Done wrong, you’re going to have to make up for mistakes by working harder. If your kicks aren’t in sync, your arms are going to have to make up for their slack, and vice versa. In competitive triathlon swimming, freestyle is the stroke…
Freestyle is currently divided into three different styles: shoulder-driven freestyle, body-driven freestyle, and hip-driven freestyle. Each of them is unique and has its purpose and technique. Mastering all three can improve your freestyle swimming abilities. However, our focus in this article is the hip-driven freestyle. What Is Hip-Driven Freestyle? Hip-driven freestyle is described as the…
It’s race day girls! Working up to a triathlon is no easy feat. Hours of practice for weeks, months, or even years at a time, all lead up to one moment. Nothing can get in your way– or can it? Dragging, sagging shorts pulling you down while you swim, loose t-shirts getting stuck in your…
For swimmers trying to improve their overall swimming performance, metrics like stroke rate and distance per stroke (DPS) are vital. Stroke rate gives an indication of a swimmer’s speed, rhythm, and efficiency. When stroke rate is too low, you may be having excessive glide time between turnovers. In other words, you may be pausing for…
Expert swimmers everywhere wince in pain when they see someone inexperienced struggling with freestyle as they drag their legs low in the water. Whether you’re swimming in the pool or out in open water, keeping your legs straight behind you is the best way to swim freestyle. When you let your legs sink, it creates…
While tri shorts and bike shorts have their similarities, there are differences in comfort and performance. This is why, when preparing for a triathlon, people sometimes wonder whether to get tri shorts or bike shorts. So, tri shorts vs. bike shorts: which are better for a triathlon? Tri shorts are better than bike shorts for…
Individual runners have different preferences when it comes to running on a treadmill or outdoors. Running on a treadmill might be easier for one segment of runners while enjoying the outdoors works best for another. And others are just fine with both. Whatever your choice, there is no wrong answer. Whether you are anticipating a…